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Kiwanis Shrimp Feast Sept 15 in Williamsburg VA

All You Can Eat, All You Can Drink, All For 4 Great Causes! The Kiwanis Club of Williamsburg’s signature, late-summer event, Shrimp Feast comes together again for a 33rd straight year! The Shrimp Feast takes place on Saturday September 15 from 4-7PM at the 4H campground right on the James River. We have the live […]

Amtrak ticket pricing announced for Norfolk VA service

Tickets for Amtrak service for the first Amtrak trains out Norfolk in December 2012 will go on sale at 6 a.m. today, with non-holiday prices ranging from $38 for a one-way trip to Washington to $73 to Boston. For a comparison ,fares from Williamsburg VA are $29 to DC and  $71 to Boston. Other details […]

Fords Colony foreclosing on home owner for not paying HOA dues

In many states it is not difficult for an HOA to foreclose on a residents home for past due amounts even if the amount owed is just a few hundred dollars. “The fact of the matter is, the laws of the state of Virginia allow the homeowners association to file assessment liens on properties who […]

Final field set for the 2012 Kingsmill Championship

The final field has been set for the Kingsmill Championship as the LPGA Tour makes its highly anticipated return to Williamsburg, VA for the first time since 2009. The stellar field is led by top-ranked American, Stacy Lewis, and two-time winner at Kingsmill, Cristie Kerr.   “We are thrilled to have this type of response […]

Revolutionary City Starts Fall Program Series in Colonial Williamsburg

The Revolutionary City, embracing all of Virginia’s restored 18th-century capital city, offers Colonial Williamsburg guests new interactive and immersive experiences throughout the day that are inviting, compelling and provocative. New program schedules — fashioned for autumn — begin Labor Day, Sept. 3 and run through Nov. 21.   Throughout the course of each day, Revolution […]

Is there Radon Gas in Williamsburg VA ?

Ever hear of Radon Gas  ? If you had asked me a year ago I would have told you that I had only seen one occurrence of radon in the entire Williamsburg VA area, a home in the Riverview neighborhood near the York River. Now, after selling a home I had listed  in Colonial Heritage, […]

Vote for Williamsburg Farmers Market

Let the world know you love Williamsburg Farmers Market by casting your vote in American Farmland Trust’s America’s Favorite Farmers Markets ™ contest today! As of today we are #2 in Virginia.   Cast your vote here Voting, closes at midnight on Labor Day (September 3). The leader board is available here www.votemyfarmersmarket.org.   In […]

Suffolk, Loudon, Prince William Make Top 10 List for Job Growth in US

It’s still a tough job market, but these three Virginia localities counties can make it a lot easier to find work and a great place to live. This week, CNN Money Magazine published their annual list of ““Where the Jobs Are” Virginia had three localities in the top ten list of U.S. counties with the […]

Farm to Table Dinner!!

An invite from the Blue Talon Restaurant in Williamsburg VA We know that our loyal followers are more food savvy than most but, even for out group, not everyone is all that familiar with the concept of "Farm to Table" and what it really means. Well, here’s your chance.  You can join Chef David Everett […]

Arts Month 2012 in Williamsburg VA

A host of wonderful events welcome both local and visiting art lovers.  Next Thursday night’s concert by the Virginia Symphony Orchestra at Lake Matoaka Amphitheatre, kicks off  Arts Month in Williamsburg, VA  The annual concert, co-sponsored by the City of Williamsburg and the College of William & Mary, marks the beginning of Williamsburg’s second month-long […]